| Manufacturer | Intuitive Surgical |
|---|---|
| Type | Robotic surgery |
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system. The system is controlled by a surgeon from a console. It is commonly used for prostatectomies and increasingly for cardiac valve repair and gynecologic surgical procedures.
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